3B Nunez, who had no chance of throwing out Torres at first, hovered over it hoping it would roll foul, but it stayed fair for a single. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during a workout before the American League Division Series on October 3, 2018 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.

The only question was on the mound, as nominal ace Luis Severino had struggled a bit down the stretch in spite of a sparkling 19-8, 3.39 record; he had also also started the Wild Card Game, so that meant he would only been available for Game 3. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Steve Pearce, NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 9: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox slides as he is tagged out by Luke Voit #45 of the New York Yankees during the third inning of game four of the American League Division Series on October 9, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Kelly had lost his job as the Sox's primary set-up man due to his inconsistency, but he also had some of the best raw stuff of anyone in the game, and on a good day, he could be unhittable. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Craig Kimbrel, NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 9: Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with teammates after clinching the American League Division Series in game four against the New York Yankees on October 9, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Sale, BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 3: Members of the Boston Red Sox run sprints during a workout before the American League Division Series on October 3, 2018 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. His mere presence in the line-up seemed to make all the hitters around him more dangerous, starting with lead-off batter Mookie Betts, who had put up MVP-type numbers while fielding flawlessly in right field. The Yankees were also unable to win at home, where their power-heavy line-up is usually a big asset: the Red Sox pounded them without hitting many long balls, and also inflicted on them the worst defeat in the Yankees' postseason history in Game 3. He hit Andrew Benintendi with a pitch, then Pearce followed with a single with Benintendi taking third. Martinez hit a ball to the wall in right; it was caught by Judge, but Benintendi advanced to third, and he then came it to score a fifth run when Xander Bogaerts lifted another fly ball to right. Judge led off with a single but was forced by Gardner, with the Sox unable to complete a double play. There was no more damage that inning, but in the 2nd, Gary Sanchez led off with a homer as well, and after two outs, Price issued back-to-back walks to Gleyber Torres and Brett Gardner. Or write about sports? (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Luke Voit; Xander Bogaerts, BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 5: J.D. 1999-1 | 2001-2 | It’s neat to see your own images projected on such scale on buildings and landmarks throughout the city. 2020-1 | Cubs non-homer multi-run walkoff wins: June 5, 2000. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***, BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 5: Manager Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox shakes hands with Manager Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees before game one of the American League Division Series on October 5, 2018 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Jesse Yomtov: "4 things that will decide the Red Sox-Yankees ALDS".

(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nathan Eovaldi, NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 8: Brock Holt #12 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a home run during the inning of game three of the American League Division Series to hit for the cycle against the New York Yankees on October 8, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.